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SW59 BFU

2009 Toyota Auris

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,530 mi
Last recorded64,530 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Auris59,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 BFU
MakeToyota
ModelAuris
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 64,530 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 10 Aug 2024 63,413 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 63,413 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,079 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 63,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,370 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Fail 11 Aug 2022 62,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perished

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Pass 9 Aug 2021 60,579 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2020 59,971 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2020 59,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 59,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 59,382 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,567 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 58,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 57,313 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,915 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,915 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,266 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 12v/21w capless (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 inch blade (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 38,681 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 29,087 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 15,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Toyota Auris?

Based on 2,200,162 MOT tests across 179,856 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,114
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
179,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,783
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,597
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,275
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,890
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SW59 BFU is a 2009 Toyota Auris in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Auris models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 59,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Auris fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 13,783 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW59 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Auris typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Auris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW59 BFU registered?

SW59 BFU is a 2009 Toyota Auris, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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